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1930
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2020
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BRAVO BUTTON Obituary
Born Dec. 5, 1930 in Jersey Mills, he was a son of the late Melvin and Anna (Winnie) Button. Bravo was a veteran having served in the United States Marines during the Korean War. On April 8, 1961, in Galeton, he married the former Helen Mitchell, who preceded him in death on Feb. 15, 2011. Bravo worked for the PA Forestry as an equipment operator. He was a member of St. Bibiana Catholic Church in Galeton and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bravo loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tending to his vegetable garden.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary Button, Williamsport, and Helen (John) Hawrylack, Landenberg; three grandchildren, Charles Button, John Hawrylack and Elizabeth Hawrylack; two great-grandchildren, Dakota Button and Cassidy Button; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, Bravo was preceded in death by eight siblings.
Friends may call at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton, on Tuesday, July 7, from 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, July 8, from 9-10 a.m. at the St. Bibiana Catholic Church, Galeton. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph Dougherty as celebrant. Interment will be made in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton. Military Rites will be accorded by the Potter County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Gary Hopple
July 7, 2020
I had the pleasure to spend some quality time with Bravo through a working relationship that became a friendship. Bravo stated you should leave this place better than you found it. He lived and practiced his love of family and nature which we all should follow his example as we live our own lives.
Frank Irons
July 7, 2020
Learned so much from bravo over 25yrs of knowing him . Hard to believe he passed away a great friend. I will miss Bravo's good soups . Frank. Irons
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